Diploma in Network Administration Technology

Assiniboine's two-year Network Administration Technology diploma prepares graduates for a career as a computer network administrator. The skills you gain in this program can also be used towards industry certifications, such as current CompTia, Microsoft and Cisco certifications.
Network administrators establish, operate, maintain and coordinate the use of local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), mainframe networks, hardware, software and related computer equipment. They set up and maintain extranet, intranet and internet services, while monitoring and optimizing network connectivity and performance.
They are employed in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors. They are prepared to work in the areas of troubleshooting and supporting data, wireless and voice networks, installing and upgrading computer hardware, installing and supporting computer software.
Program Learning Outcomes
Design, install, configure, and manage local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), networks, and related computer equipment.
Analyze network requirements and make recommendations for hardware, software, and network design.
Configure, monitor, and maintain network security protocols and systems to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Troubleshoot and diagnose network problems, and implement effective solutions to restore network functionality.

A complete Manitoba Grade 12 or equivalent
English 40G/40S or equivalent
Consumer/Essential Mathematics 40G/40S with a minimum mark of 60%.

IELTS - 6.5 with no sub-score, below 6.0, TOEFL IBT - 79 overall with no less than, 13 Reading, 12 - Listening, 18 - Speaking, 21 Writing, PTE Academic - 58